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“Although 61% of parents in the UK are putting money away for their children’s futures, a third of these are not doing so on a regular basis. Moreover, there are a significant minority who are not managing to save anything at all. For many parents, having other more pressing demands on their money – such as paying bills and repaying debt – will take priority over saving for their children. However, there will be some parents who could manage to save – even a very small amount each month – given a prompt or the right incentive.”– Sarah Hitchcock, Senior Analyst – Financial Services

More needs to be done to jolt parents out of their apathy towards saving and investment returns

The UK market for children’s savings and investment products has undergone some important structural changes over the past decade, including the introduction and then subsequent cessation of the Child Trust Fund (CTF). The latter was replaced by the Junior ISA in 2011. Further changes to the ISA rules in 2015 have created additional opportunities, with transfers between CTFs and Junior ISAs now permitted.

Tracking the market during this period, Mintel’s consumer research shows that these developments have encouraged more parents to put money away for their children’s future. Today, around three in five parents in the UK are saving for their children, and a large proportion of these are doing so on a regular basis. In addition, more than a quarter of parents say that at least one other family member or friend is contributing to their children’s savings. Most often, the benefactor is a grandparent.

However, now that the State no longer contributes to children’s savings (CTF vouchers expired at the end of 2012), there is a question mark over whether the market can continue to attract the inflow of money that it has done over recent years. There is uncertainty too over whether the industry can sustain interest and commitment from parents, grandparents and others saving for children, particularly in a climate of low cash savings rates and increased stockmarket volatility.

Drawing on a range of industry data and independent consumer survey findings, Mintel’s Report considers these issues. It reveals what products parents are currently using to save for their children and what sources of money they draw on to do so. It also assesses their tendency to switch accounts and providers, and identifies the most common factors influencing their choice of product.

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Overview

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Executive Summary

The market

Around 10 million parents are saving for their children

Figure 1: Estimated number of parents who are saving on behalf of their children, February 2016

CTFs are still the most widely-held children’s savings product

Strong growth in Junior ISA subscriptions and balances

Figure 2: Number of Junior ISAs subscribed, by component, 2011/12-2014/15

Lone parents account for around a quarter of the family market

Parent’s own financial situation will affect their ability to save

Not much of a choice: Low returns on cash or a volatile stock market

Companies and brands

The children’s savings market is dominated by banks and building societies…

About the report

This report will give you a complete 360-degree view of your market. Not only is it rooted in robust proprietary and high-quality third-party data, but our industry experts put that data into context and you’ll quickly understand:

The Consumer

What They Want. Why They Want It.

The Competitors

Who’s Winning. How To Stay Ahead.

The Market

Size, Segments, Shares And Forecasts: How It All Adds Up.

The Innovations

New Ideas. New Products. New Potential.

The Opportunities

Where The White Space Is. How To Make It Yours.

The Trends

What’s Shaping Demand – Today And Tomorrow.

Please Note: This is a sample report. All of the figures, graphs, and tables have been redacted.